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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love |
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and shared experiences, and Peter and Esther Cordova of Midland |
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celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on January 31, |
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2009; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Sweetwater, the former Esther Martinez |
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met Pete Cordova in 1959, in his hometown of Odessa, where the pair |
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were joined in marriage that same year; they lived in that city |
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until the mid-1960s when they moved to Midland; and |
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WHEREAS, Since becoming husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. |
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Cordova have nurtured a fulfilling relationship that has been |
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further enriched by their 5 children, Belinda Granado, Brenda |
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Dominguez, Pete Cordova, Jr., Sonya Marin, and Denny "Dino" |
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Cordova; they have also shared the joy of welcoming 15 |
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grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren into their family; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and Mrs. |
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Cordova are committed Republicans and avid Lee High School |
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supporters; now both retired, Mr. Cordova worked for Rogers Ford |
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while Mrs. Cordova was an employee of Manor Park; and |
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WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared five decades of |
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abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Peter and Esther Cordova on their |
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50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Cordova as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |